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Transcript Highlights:
- What it does is merge multiple versions of the statute and repeals duplicative sections.
- It merges multiple versions of the statute and repeals duplicative sections.
- Next, we will be hearing an amended version of Senate Bill 171.
- Their commission is through the commissioner of public safety with the recommendation and consent of
- the Senate pro tem and the speaker of the house.
Bills:
HB2115
Committee:
House Rules
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Committees:
House Rules , House Conference Committee on Rules
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Treasury.
- CMS can take care of some of them this committee has to be able to take care of as well as we've got
- It's a calling of the of the art form.
- All of this is going to become part of the fabric of how we expand services.
- Some of these decisions are not difficult, some of them need to be simplified, and some of them need
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 18th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- So, that is one of the changes...
- One of the changes talks about the qualifications for the position of Secretary of the board.
- But to send to that particular database a late filing of your license... database a late filing of your
- So this is 30 something pages of a lot of work that I feel like has put the board in a better position
- So that's kind of where I'm at with the difference. of where I'm at with the difference between what
Bills:
HB123
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the most rapidly growing portions of of the most rapidly growing portions of financial<00:31:
- </c><01:13:41.120><c> services</c> of the committee of financial services of the committee of financial
- wealth</c> record of $6.6 trillion of wealth record of $6.6 trillion of wealth affecting<01:22:13.920
- <c> in</c> hundreds of billions of dollars in hundreds of billions of dollars in waste,<04:40:44.080>
- What is it in service of? of? of?
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Transcript Highlights:
- A buddy of mine had his radio tire cables cut down so they could steal the copper off of it.
- And I think that bothers most of most of us Members, when agencies suddenly find a cost once a bill has
- made it through 8 weeks of the process.
- I called a bit of foul ball on that.
- We did not cut any of them in the process.
Bills:
SB372 , SB1224 , SB1232 , SB1264 , SB1330 , SB1381 , SB1441 , SB1450 , SB1589 , SB1618 , SB1936 , SB1980 , SB2011 , SB2030
Committee:
House Criminal Judiciary
Keywords:
SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm so proud of all of them.
- And I'm so proud of all of them. But Mr.
- to reside in because of the change of those rules. ...have to reside in because of the change of those
- I think every single year, a member of, a member of, a member of, you know,...
- Speaker, gentleman, that doesn't sort of open up some of the, and I've were ...of open up some of the
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/23/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- God of creation, you have Chaplain: God of creation, you have blessed our state with an abundance of
- From those in the hearts of small towns to those in the hearts of our city.
- wisdom, a spirit of compassion, and a spirit of compromise.
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- A copy of this order of business is on your desk and online.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Corrections & Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- As Chair of the Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee, As Chair of the Senate Corrections and
- Chair, members of the committee. Good morning.
- Chair, members of the committee. Good morning.
- A lot of times we find no damage to the cars, right?
- It's been introduced in a number of states, including New York, Massachusetts, of course, Delaware.
Bills:
HB351
Committee:
Senate Corrections & Public Safety
Summary:
The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses.
Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available.
During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 19 Mar 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Prayer, pledge of allegiance, introduction of doctor and nurse of the day, rection of previous day's
- Third reading of the bill, House Bill 2947 by Greggo of the House and Woods of the Senate, an act relating
- Third reading of the bill, House Bill 2980 by Banning of the House and Guthrie of the Senate, an act
- Third reading of the bill, House Bill 3082 by Kelly of the House and Hines of the Senate, an act relating
- of Transportation.
Bills:
HB4358 , HB2398 , HB3557 , HB3129 , HB3312 , HB2210 , HB1937 , HB3021 , HB4246 , HB4230 , HB3617 , HB3657 , HB2976 , HB3391 , HB4459 , HB4128 , HB3989 , HB2989 , HB4060 , HB3145 , HB2992 , HB3464 , HB3552 , HB2984 , HB4124 , HB3934 , HB3448 , HB3131 , HB4200 , HB4201 , HB3011 , HB1912 , HB3380 , HB3881 , HB3538 , HB3851 , HB3907 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4457 , HB2947 , HB2951 , HB2980 , HB3082 , HB3519 , HB3644 , HB3882 , HB3661 , HB3996 , HB4335
Keywords:
screen time, education, public schools, child development, digital learning, youth health, academic performance, credential of value, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, free expression, colleges, security fees, public forums
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 10/14/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of new voter including the entry of new voter registration<00:19:44.400><c> applications</c><00:19:45.320
- However, all of the actual entry and processing of voter registration applications is managed at the
- entry and processing all of the actual entry and processing of<00:20:39.880><c> voter</c><00:20:40.080
- </c><00:23:24.840><c> data</c><00:23:25.120><c> entry</c> There also may be cases of data entry There
- And as part of that post-election data entry process, if there's any issues with the eligibility of a
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- This bill addresses the Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects and puts them under regulation
- . the Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects and puts them under a more consistent legislative
- So this is the Council of Landscape Architect Regulatory Boards.
- So this is a way of dealing with reciprocity without having to get into too much of the statutory requirements
Bills:
HB594
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I am pleased to speak on behalf of CSNA, the sponsor of SB 1058, in support of this legislation, and
- I am pleased to speak on behalf of CSNA, the sponsor of SB 1058, in support of this legislation, and
- of millions of dollars.
- kind of the end of it.
- authority of $30 million, of $30 million, of $1,000.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard several bills focused on school nutrition, campus safety, college affordability, and UC contracting ethics. SB 1058 by Senator McNerney would remove price as the primary factor in school nutrition procurement, allowing districts more flexibility to prioritize meal quality, cultural appropriateness, local sourcing, and sustainability. Support came from school nutrition officials, education agencies, and school business groups; there was no opposition. Members raised questions about vendor selection and safeguards against favoritism, and the bill was ultimately moved forward on a due pass motion.
SB 1140 by Senator Ashby, sponsored by the California Federation of Teachers, would require school safety plans to address access control during construction, maintenance, and repair projects by limiting unattended entry points such as open doors and gates. Supporters included Brady Campaign, Moms Demand Action, school employees, labor groups, and Prism. Members discussed how the bill would apply to both new construction and ongoing maintenance, and the measure advanced on a due pass motion. SB 959 was taken up on consent and also moved forward.
SB 1006 by Senator Padilla would raise the Cal Grant B Access Award to a new minimum and tie future increases to inflation, with related supplemental awards for student parents and former foster youth also indexed. Support came from higher education advocates, CSU, student groups, and public advocacy organizations, with testimony from a Sac State student describing housing, transportation, and food insecurity. Members generally supported the bill, though questions were raised about fiscal impact; the author estimated about $21 million in first-year costs. The bill passed the committee on a due pass motion.
SB 1141 by Senator Wahab would bar businesses from contracting with the University of California if a UC executive is paid by, or has been paid by, that business within the prior year, aiming to address conflicts of interest in UC contracting. AFSCME and UC workers supported the bill, citing examples of executives serving on corporate boards while their institutions contract with those companies. UC and business groups opposed it, arguing it was overly broad, could capture ordinary dividends or unpaid advisory roles, and could disrupt essential contracts and operations. After extensive debate over existing conflict-of-interest laws and whether the bill would create practical problems, the committee approved SB 1141 on a 4-3 vote and then reported the remaining bills out 7-0 as calls were lifted, concluding the agenda.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- hours and provide notice of the results of that inspection within 72 hours of receiving them from the
- The bill creates a private right of action against employers with a penalty of the greater amount of
- of a chain of custody of sorts.
- I guess my question is in terms of the timing of all this.
- Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the scope of authority of the Office of Independent
Bills:
HB2675 , HB2249 , HB2120 , HB1069 , HB1983 , HB2431 , SB6006 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6353 , HB2521 , HB2091 , HB2104 , SB6355 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB5808 , HB1796 , HB1376 , SB6260 , HB2353
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He's the son of a friend of mine.
- laws of the state of Washington.
- The title of the bill will be the title of the act. It's that time of session again.
- And yes, some of you use a lot of electricity. Some of us use a fair amount of water.
- The Port of Walla Walla has taken an option, I think, on some property in Walla Walla County for a data
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB5998 , SB6005 , SB6003 , SB6129 , SB6225 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Kind of an outline of how things are going to go today.
- Detachment can occur either by the adoption of the Board of Trustees of each school district from which
- , three of us.
- I believe much of this unrest stems from the fear and frustration of being silenced, of having no voice
- I have the privilege of serving on the Keller ISD Board of Trustees.
Bills:
HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369 , HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, this bill is sort of a labor of love for, I think, a lot of us.
- of HB 4.
- I'm a member of the House of Representatives, and I'm a member of the House of Testimony and Opposition
- I'm a member of the House of Representatives, and I'm a member of the House of Testimony by telling you
- We're a nation of all kinds of people, all kinds of faith.
Bills:
HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24 , HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the kind of simplicity of what they are trying to do.
- That kind of thing.
- All of that.
- But, uh, like many of you, I'm a parent of a student here in the state of Alabama.
- of the felony offenses. arrested for any of the felony offenses of a minor traffic in prior years, and
Bills:
SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, terrorist threat, terroristic threat
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North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So for fall of 2021, spring of 2022, summer of 2022, fall of 2022, spring of 2023, and summer of 2023
- It would be fall of 2021, spring of 2022, summer of 2022, fall of 2022, and then spring of 2023 and summer
- , they’re kind of big, kind of small, kind of in between.
- our size factor of 2.5 and then it kind of works like the tax code where the next group of of campuses
- Ben is the out-of-state, which, again—” “...or that part of the discussion of Ben is the out-of-state
Summary:
The Higher Education Funding Committee met to discuss possible changes to North Dakota’s higher education funding formula, with a particular focus on separating the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences MD program from the general formula. Dr. Jenkins outlined several options for the MD program, including a fixed-funding model, a hybrid model, or keeping it in the formula, and emphasized the need to preserve strong support for medical education while making future funding clearer. He also discussed efforts to increase the share of North Dakota students in the MD program through ND85, expanded recruiting, early acceptance pathways, MCAT prep, a four-plus-one program, and the Primary Care Accelerated Track, along with future cost pressures such as AI licensing and residency growth.
The committee then reviewed a simplified funding model from the University System Office that would base funding more heavily on student FTE, credentials awarded, and a few incentive factors such as small institution and research adjustments. Members questioned the use of placeholder numbers, the lack of a clear methodology for the small institution and research factors, and whether the model would adequately account for differences among institutions, high-cost programs, and graduate education. Several members raised concerns that arbitrary factors would be hard to defend politically and could distort funding or create competition between schools, while others said the exercise was useful as a starting point for discussion.
Alex presented a second alternative that kept the current SIP-code structure but increased CTE weighting, added a progressive economic size factor, and separated out the MD program. His model also added an on-campus face-to-face headcount component and a credentials component, with the intent of rewarding in-person enrollment and completions. Members questioned the use of headcount instead of FTE, how hybrid, online, dual-credit, and off-campus students would be treated, and why face-to-face enrollment was weighted more heavily than completion. No formal votes or final actions were taken; the committee instead continued discussion and asked members to provide direction on which elements, if any, should be developed further.
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Transcript Highlights:
- of actual training.
- </c> Uh due to lack of actual training. Uh due to lack of actual training.
- of that period of at the conclusion of that period of training<00:43:06.120><c> with</c><00:43:06.280
- Is there any kind of tightening up of exactly like pro-rated how?
- </c> divided by the amount of time. divided by the amount of time.
Committee:
Senate Labor